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- Himalayan glaciers are melting TWICE as much now as before 2000 because of global warming
The study, based on satellite observations across India, China, Nepal and Bhutan, over 40 years, found that glaciers have lost an average of 20 inches of ice each year since 2000.
Daily Mail. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:34:44 GMT. - Russian security council: IS members formerly active in Syria,Iraq behind Sri Lanka blasts
Security Council Deputy Secretary Yuri Kokov said that currently, the main centers of terrorist activity are the Middle East, Africa, South and South-East Asia
Tass. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:42:50 +0300. - Migrants repatriated after 3 weeks stranded off Tunisia
Most of the migrants are from Bangladesh, and others come from Sudan and Libya, among other countries.
Al Jazeera. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:19:20 GMT. - Shikhar Dhawan: India opener ruled out of World Cup with fractured thumb
India opener Shikhar Dhawan is ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a fractured left thumb.
BBC News. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:07:15 GMT. - Bangladesh and China power plant workers in deadly mass brawl
One Chinese worker died in a mass brawl at a China-funded power plant in the south of Bangladesh.
BBC News. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:51:30 GMT. - United Airlines and Vistara Establish Codeshare Agreement
Agreement enables United customers to travel seamlessly to more than 20 destinations throughout India while earning MileagePlus frequent flyer miles.
Travel Industry Wire. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:22:23 EST. - Over 100 children killed in India's encephalitis outbreak as protesters call for action
An encephalitis outbreak has killed over 100 children in eastern India since June, officials say, with more than 430 others requiring hospitalization.
Alexandria Hein. Fox News. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:20:45 GMT. - Dream alive: Stoinis proves fitness to retain World Cup spot
Marcus Stoinis has shown he has recovered from a side strain and appears set to line up against Bangladesh on Thursday.
Jon Pierik. Sydney Morning Herald. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 23:01:57 +1000. - Shakib Al Hasan And Bangladesh Outshine Big Nations At Cricket World Cup
Bangladesh may still be some way from reaching the semifinals of the 2019 Cricket World Cup but is definitely looking like the Best of the Rest, spurred on by the best all-rounder in the world, Shakib Al Hasan.
By Steve Busfield, Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:45:29 +0000. - India Hikes Tariffs on US Goods Amid Deepening Trade Friction
The American goods that attract higher tariffs beginning Sunday include almonds, apples, walnuts, chickpeas and lentils, as well as some stainless steel products. The total impact of the Indian tariffs is estimated to be about $240 million.
Voice of America. Sun, 16 Jun 2019 05:04:23 -0400. - Much hinges on Manchester's weather in India vs Pakistan
Much hinges on Manchester's weather and whether or not the group-stage encounter of the Cricket World Cup achieves a result between India and Pakistan. ...
Yahoo. Sun, 16 Jun 2019 04:28:25 -0400. - India to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on 28 US Goods
India will impose higher retaliatory tariffs on 28 U.S. products including almonds, apples and walnuts from Sunday, following Washington's withdrawal of key trade privileges for New Delhi.
Newsmax. Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:29:24 EDT. - In India And Pakistan, Cricket Fans Are Gearing Up For Their Favorite World Cup Match
India and Pakistan went to the brink of war in February. But Sunday's match "should create love and affection," says a Pakistani fan. "We should compete, but compete for the betterment of society."
Lauren Frayer. NPR. Sat, 15 Jun 2019 07:33:00 -0400. - Border Patrol locates missing mother, daughter from India
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities say the U.S. Border Patrol has located a mother and 8-year-old daughter from India who had been with a 7-year-old daughter whose body was found in the Arizona desert near the U.S.-Mexico border. ...
Washington Times. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 14:20:40 -0400. - Hexaware Leapfrogs its Customer Experience Transformation Business With the Acquisition of Mobiquity Inc.
MUMBAI, India, June 14, 2019 -- Hexaware Technologies Ltd, one of India's fastest growing IT Consulting firms, today announced the acquisition of Mobiquity Inc for a total consideration of ~ $182 million. ...
PR Newswire. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:00:00 +0000. - Bangladesh reports rise in garment exports to May
Exports of ready-made garments from Bangladesh have jumped 12.82% year-on-year for the 10 months to May.
Just Style. Thu, 13 Jun 2019 11:35:00 GMT. - Pompeo to Push in India for More US Access to Local Markets
Secretary of state's remarks at the US-India Business Council refer to a decision by President Donald Trump to end preferential trade treatment for India from June 5 over trade barriers.
Voice of America. Thu, 13 Jun 2019 01:01:19 -0400. - Facebook rolls out tool in the US that will help you donate blood - CNET
The feature is currently available in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Brazil.
Queenie Wong. CNET. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:00:09 +0000. - India relocates hundreds of thousands as Cyclone Vayu strengthens
India has relocated hundreds of thousands of people to shelters along the coast in its western state of Gujarat as a cyclone gathering intensity over the Arabian Sea is expected to hit land on Thursday.
CBC News. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 04:28:02 EDT. - Gold Prices Rise 5% YTD: Will India Help Sustain the Rally?
Ongoing speculation of interest rate cuts and stronger demand in India is likely to support gold prices in the back half of the year.
Madhurima Das. Zacks. Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:57:00 GMT.
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Facts About South Asian States
The nations of South Asia include the populous countries of India and
Bangladesh as well as Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
More news and information about selected South Asian nations
is available at the official government websites listed below.
The Republic of India's capital city is New Delhi, and its currency is the Indian Rupee. Hindi and English are the primary languages used in India, and in 2007, India's estimated population was 1,129,866,000.
The People's Republic of Bangladesh's capital city is Dhaka, and its currency is the Taka. The country's primary language is Bengali, and in 2007, the estimated population of Bangladesh was 150,448,000.
The Kingdom of Bhutan's capital city is Thimbu, and its national currency is the Ngultrum. The Kingdom's primary language is Dzongkha, and in 2007, its estimated population was 2,328,000.
The Republic of Maldives' capital city is Male, and its national currency is the Rufiyaa. Dhivehi is the primary language of Maldives, and in 2007, the nation's estimated population was 369,000.
The Kingdom of Nepal's capital city is Kathmandu, and its currency is the Nepalese Rupee. Nepal's primary language is Nepali, and in 2007, its estimated population was 28,902,000.
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka's capital city is Colombo, and its national currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee. The primary languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil, and in 2007, the country's population was estimated at 20,926,000.